With multiple reports of power outages in Austintown since the beginning of the year, many people within the township are trying to find answers.

“First of all, cut the bull. Cut the bull, get to the, ya know, to tell us the truth,” said Filomena Riccioni, owner of Wedgewood Fernando’s Pizza along Raccoon Road.

Residents and business owners, like Riccioni are searching for answers after multiple power outages in Austintown since the first of the year.

“I shouldn’t have to brag that we’re really professionals at working in the dark. We have headlamps, flashlights, I mean I have the whole gear. I have emergency lighting. We know the routine when the power goes out,” said Riccioni.

A routine that Riccioni is sick of is starting to affect the income of her business.

“Ya know, I’m still paying full price. None of the businesses here are getting recouped for the business lost,” said Riccioni.

Riccioni said she’s not alone, even the trustees are trying to step in to figure out what’s going on.

“I feel deep in my heart, I do feel their frustration,” said Austintown Township Trustee Robert Santos.

Santos said all of the trustees are working together to find answers for the residents.